7
Sep
2020
How do you find the time for impressionist photography?
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One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “How do you find the time for photography?” I must admit that, when life gets busy, photography will be one of the things I will neglect. Ironically, creating photographs is one of my favourite things to do. So, these days I grab every opportunity to capture... Read More
14
Jul
2020
Find Your Own Voice
When I was first introduced to impressionist photography I also discovered pictorialism. I was familiar with impressionism and always admired work by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh, but I had never heard of Heinrich Kühn, Robert Demachy, Julia Margaret Cameron, Edward Steichen, or Alfred Stieglitz. I have always... Read More
2
May
2020
There are many ways to be more creative
It can be a challenge finding a regular time to be creative when there are plenty of distractions in everyday life. But the desire to bring more creativity into your life doesn’t mean you have to spend hours with your camera. It’s about finding a way that suits you and your lifestyle, whether that’s 15... Read More
5
Apr
2020
How to overcome self-doubt as an artist
It is easy to look at other people’s images and see your own shortcomings.Be kind to yourself and evaluate your progress by seeing your own progress, instead of constantly comparing yourself to others. Being an artist with a camera usually means working alone. Most of us need a mix of alone-time and connection with others,... Read More
9
Mar
2020
Finding focus in your art
Impressionist photography is lively, spontaneous, unpredictable ̶ with a will of its own. It’s a type of photography perfectly suited to exploration and discovery. There are no definite rules in impressionist photography; each picture is different and each subject matter comes with its own demands. For this reason, it is important to have a clear... Read More
20
Jan
2020
Making a plan for your artistic endeavours
January is the perfect time to reprioritise your life and set goals for the months to come. Making a plan for your artistic endeavours might be the last thing you feel like doing, but it can be a great way to focus on your creative photographic goals and find ways to achieve them. Many people... Read More
13
Oct
2019
Capture the world in motion
There is a big difference between accidental blur and intentional motion blur that captures a sense of movement and energy. Capturing the drama and grace of moving subjects takes practice and skill and your camera is a powerful and creative tool, capable of producing images that convey speed, energy and passion.
15
Sep
2019
The art of colour in impressionist photography
The majority of us hardly ever give colour a great deal of attention. We experience the world in colour and, usually, we take it for granted. For me, colour is one of the most important aspects of impressionist photography. Learning how to work with colour was always very important. Sometimes the world can be an... Read More
16
May
2019
Creative Use of Depth of Field
The ability to control depth of field is one of the most important creative tools you have, as different depths of field within an image will tell a completely different story.
17
Mar
2019
There is magic in the process of making photographs. For me, it is a way to express beauty, time, and other emotions and feelings that I can’t put into words. For me, a successful image is not necessarily about accuracy and representation, but much more to do with a personal response and interpretation.